- Analysis from the Global Innovation Index suggests that R&D spending will hold steady — or even increase — in the post-pandemic world.
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March 25, 2020 by Kristin Rivera and David StainbackPwC’s new digital assessment tool, the COVID-19 Navigator, can help leaders understand the potential impact of the novel coronavirus on their business.What CFOs think about the economic impact of COVID-19
March 19, 2020 by Amity MillhiserA new, biweekly PwC survey tracks the priorities emerging among companies’ financial leaders.Related tags: business growth, cfo, coronavirus, COVID-19, global economy, global health, health crisisPessimism dematerialized: Four reasons to be hopeful about the future
January 16, 2020 by Theodore KinniIn More from Less, MIT Sloan School of Management’s Andrew McAfee argues that the “four horsemen of the optimist” are galloping to the planet’s rescue.Related tags: book reviews, economic growth, environmental policy, global economy, green technology, innovation, sustainabilityMission critical
April 24, 2019 by Deborah UngerEconomist Mariana Mazzucato explains how solving society’s toughest problems starts with rethinking how value is created and innovation is incentivized.The confidence premium
April 22, 2019 by Bob MoritzIn PwC’s annual global survey of chief executives, CEOs’ optimism about their own company’s prospects is a leading indicator of broader economic prosperity. How, then, can we best foster confident CEOs?Living in a World of Walls: The Backlash to Globalization
May 21, 2018 by Art KleinerA conversation with Ian Bremmer about nationalism and populism, which will remain potent political forces — at least until some fundamental issues are addressed.Optimism and trust on the CEO’s mind
May 2, 2018 by Art KleinerIn PwC’s annual survey of chief executives around the world, respondents voiced confidence about economic growth and greater interest in corporate responsibility.Distance Doesn’t Matter — or Does It?
February 8, 2018 by David ArmstrongWhat gravity models can teach us about possibilities for U.K. trade.Unfit for Public Purpose: The Problem with Institutions Today
February 6, 2018 by Art KleinerA conversation with Ian Bremmer about what it will take for political and economic institutions to regain their credibility. Spoiler: It involves finding new models for solving global-scale problems.Related tags: china, fake news, global economy, global issues, governance, Internet governance, net neutrality, social responsibilityWhat You Read: The 15 Most Popular s+b Articles of 2017
December 18, 2017Among all the articles we’ve published over the last year, here are the ones that drew the most attention.What’s Going on with Wages?
November 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossAs the labor market continues to change, base pay is rising much more quickly for the bottom 20 percent of earners than for other workers.How to Spark “Next-Gen” Creativity
November 14, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyLeading for creativity isn’t about being an artistic free spirit — it’s about having the necessary skills to think in ways that get things done.Best Business Books 2017: Economics
November 7, 2017 by Ryan AventNot-So-Great ExpectationsStop Putting So Much Stock in Streaks
October 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossThe end of a run can feel earth-shattering, but economists and statisticians say it often means nothing.Are overly optimistic leaders forgetting their history?
October 3, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhen economic times are good, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expecting that growth will only continue.Companies Move Out of Their Geographic Comfort Zone
September 13, 2017 by Daniel GrossWith skilled employees in high demand, some firms are extending their footprint into areas where workers are underutilized.Are We on the Verge of a New Golden Age?
August 28, 2017 by Carlota Perez, Leo Johnson, and Art KleinerA long-wave theory of technological and economic change suggests the financial malaise that began in 2007 may be about to end.Workers Are Economically Shell-Shocked
August 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossDespite the tight labor market, employees report they are willing to take increasingly smaller salaries.s+b Trend Watch: The Rise of Counterfeiting
August 9, 2017Fraudulent products are booming in the global economy. And although we hear a lot about fake handbags, watches, and other luxury goods, counterfeit drugs are far more common.Why the Experts Get It Wrong
August 8, 2017 by Daniel GrossThe closing of an energy hedge fund shows unique difficulties market veterans face when forecasting.Travelers Are Suffering from the “Last Mile” Problem
July 11, 2017 by Daniel GrossAlthough the transportation of people and goods has gotten cheaper, faster, and safer, low infrastructure investment has created frustrating bottlenecks.David Smick Explains How Main Street Capitalism Can Be the Great Equalizer
January 19, 2017 by Daniel GrossThe editor of the International Economy outlines a plan for restoring income growth based on encouraging startups and competition.A New Reality at Davos
January 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossGoing into the World Economic Forum, globalization continues at a rapid pace but the social and political context is changing.A strategist’s guide to Industry 4.0
May 9, 2016 by Reinhard Geissbauer, Jesper Vedsø, and Stefan SchraufGlobal businesses are about to integrate their operations into a seamless digital whole, and thereby change the world.
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